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Why Warriors lost Game 3

Horrendous defense. That’s why the Warriors lost. One of their worst defensive performances in a long time. They are an elite defensive team. Forget it in Game 3. Portland played tough in Game 2 but the Warriors held them to 12 in the 4th quarter and won. Not tonight. The Warriors must improve their defense — not their offense — before Game 4.